About the role#
This is a full-time, paid Software Engineering Internship based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will join us for the Summer 2027 term. This position requires you to work on-site at our facility. Please note that this role requires you to be a U.S. Person as defined by federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist with engineering processes, including verification and qualification procedures.
- Create, compile, and consolidate testing for diagnostic systems that use logical and mathematical solutions.
- Conduct research during equipment design phases to develop design options and recommendations.
- Learn hardware and software standards while ensuring your work meets business objectives.
What you'll need#
- You must be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
- You must have completed at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- You need to remain enrolled in your degree program through the end of the internship.
- Relevant experience from coursework, projects, research, or previous jobs is required.
- Prior internship or work experience with RTX is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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